Spanish Man Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Fake Da Vinci Painting

The counterfeit artwork, valued at $1.4 million, was intercepted by French customs officers due to an expired export license.

French customs officers at the Modane border seized the painting in 2022.
The painting, depicting Gian Giacomo Trivulzio, was intended for sale in Milan.
Experts at Museo Nacional del Prado confirmed the painting was a 20th-century imitation.
The suspect was arrested in Madrid following a two-year investigation.
The painting's value was reappraised at $3,200 to $5,400 after being deemed a fake.